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Free calls will help connect friends, family in Beryl-impacted nations | OKC-area briefs
To help connect family, friends and loved ones, UScellular is offering customers free calls from the United States to countries impacted by Hurricane Beryl through July 31. Any outbound calls made to Windward Islands, Grenada, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico, Tulum and surrounding areas only, will have no international dialing rates applied.
KOCO 5 visits Shawnee during second stop of On the Road Tour
SHAWNEE, Okla. — KOCO 5 embarked on an On the Road Tour to celebrate 70 years of service to Oklahomans. The second stop of the tour was Shawnee, where the team visited some Shawnee staples and spoke with both leaders and residents. From museums to diners and factories, the stop was full of unique experiences and fun.
'The Ritz is back': Despite haunted tales, Ritz Theater is point of pride for Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. — A point of pride for Shawnee is its historic downtown, one of the mainstays being the Ritz Theater. The concert hall once served as Shawnee's premiere movie theater. The former silver screen now seats 274 and puts on live concerts. "We had to take down all...
Shawnee museum is home to mummies, shrunken human heads and more
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Shawnee is home to one of the oldest museums in Oklahoma, showcasing collections from all over the world. The Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art was founded in 1919. The museum features unique pieces of art, ancient artifacts and attractions that draw people from all over to Shawnee.
Shawnee Milling Company creates sweet treats without letting any go to waste
SHAWNEE, Okla. — The Shawnee Milling Company, where several homemade treats are made, is one of the largest employers in town. Started in 1906, the Shawnee Milling Company is a family-owned company that makes a truckload of product every hour and a half. "We’re embedded in town, so being...
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
1953 Shawnee High School graduate looks back at how the town has changed through the years
SHAWNEE, Okla. — As KOCO 5 takes a look back at Shawnee's history, a 1953 Shawnee High School graduate talked about what has changed and what has stayed the same throughout the years. Bob Dutton was born and raised in Shawnee. While he said the city looks different than...
Conversation: Oklahoma Singer-Legislator Jared Deck Represents
In a nation beset by disinformation and division, Oklahoma country soul artist Jared Deck has taken his truth, quite deliberately, to the nexus of music and politics. While writing and recording his latest album, he also marched his faith in progressive ideas and civil process to the public stage of the statehouse in Oklahoma City as a Democratic representative from district 44.
County sales tax income up from last year
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from May 16-31 and estimated sales from June 1-15.
AM NewsBrief: July 17, 2024
Gov. Kevin Stitt is at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, touting his Conservative agenda for Oklahoma. Stitt spoke about Oklahoma’s school choice tax credit, COVID policies and commitment to traditional gender norms. He was especially proud of signing the Save Women’s Sports Act during remarks at a Policy...
Light Showers Possible Early Wednesday, Cooling Front Drops Temps
A cold front from Tuesday night brings a higher probability of some additional showers and storm chances into the predawn hours of Wednesday. Most of this activity will be near and north of the I-44 corridor. The main threat will be damaging downbursts of wind in a few storms. As...
Five Tribes Agree to Hunting and Fishing Reciprocity
Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon the Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the Five Tribe...
Drummond scolds board for not voiding contract with ‘unconstitutional’ Catholic charter school
In a letter to the board, Drummond said he found it unacceptable that the board (and the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before it) had held two meetings and both times had failed to rescind the contract despite an order from the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to do so.
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
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